CNC covers all gear machining aspects

Configured with a very flexible and cost effective combination of hardware and software, Num's Axium Power CNC system is particularly well suited to address all aspects of gear manufacturing. This is an 'off the shelf solution', with embedded conversational/graphical operator interface and machining cycles for gear hobbing or grinding and automatic gear/tool alignment. The Num gear system saves years of software development and re-development, while shortening the machine operator's learning curve.

The PC or CNC based user-friendly interactive conversational/graphical interface (HMI) allows the operator to program the machine without knowledge of ISO code programming.

The operator is guided by pictorial information and questions presented on the screen.

Entry screens provide the machine operator with a comprehensive graphical approach that depicts the hob or grinding wheel, the gear, and associated setup data in a clear and concise manner.

He or she simply fills in the data fields presented in the screen.

After this data entry session, the program is automatically generated, stored, and it is ready for execution.

On-line step-by-step video tutorials and graphical simulation further facilitates the operation.

In addition, the operator is allowed to combine conversational/graphical programming with ISO programming or use one or the other individually, if desired.

NUM application engineers familiar with gear manufacturing are available to help with system integration and technical support.

* Two system packages are available - with the basic package, the CNC synchronises cutter rotation and axial tool motion (Z axis) with the rotation of the work piece (C axis).

This configuration is principally designed for the simplest machines with three axes (X, Z and C) and a spindle.

With the advanced package, the CNC adds tangential tool movement (Y axis) to the synchronization of the Z and C axes.

This configuration is designed for applications with up to 6 axes (X, Y, Z, A, C, and W) and a spindle, allowing for manufacturing of bevel and helical gears with straight or conical cutting tools.

The gear alignment option provides cutting tool and gear re-synchronisation, via a non-contact sensor, allowing for automatic 'tool-work piece' timing pickup, when reintroducing a precut or hardened gear into the machine.